Northeast Georgia News
Reporting from Barrow, Clarke, Jackson, Madison, Oconee and surrounding counties.
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Roller Derby Creates Empowering Bonds
Women of all ages and backgrounds joined together for the Classic City Roller Derby team’s final match Sunday. The all-female derby league completed a successful season, as skaters found solace in the sport as they built relationships through competition. Visit classiccityrollergirls.com to see more about the group or watch them…
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Mental Health Support Arrives in Jackson County
The National Alliance on Mental Illness is opening a 22nd branch in Jackson County. At an event on Sept. 12, NAMI announced the project will take approximately a year to complete. William Daughtry attended the event at the Jackson County Agricultural Facility to get more insight on the mental health…
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One Month Later: Staff Reflect on New Jackson County School
Legacy Knoll Middle School is the newest addition to the Jackson County School District. In addition to months of construction and preparation, the school cost $38 million to build. With the school year in full swing, Joe Kopsho visited Jackson County’s newest and most costly public middle school to see…
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Holger Danske: How Folklore Connects to Danish History and Culture
The sleeping viking under Kronborg Castle has been known throughout Danish history. Holger Danske is a story told in every Danish household and taught in every Danish upbringing. Today, the statue has become a popular site for tourists and natives alike. To some, exploring historical Denmark is a brand…
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Cultivating Copenhagen’s Community Through Games: Bastard Café
Thousands of board games line the walls, coupled with loud music and colorful art that sets the ambiance of the establishment. Along with the food and drinks that one would typically find at a coffee shop, games are available for patrons to browse before settling down to play. With over…
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New Hope for Athens Homeowner: Local Groups Address Housing Affordability
As you walk past the East Athens street of New Hope Drive, near Hawthorne Avenue, the sounds of construction work can be heard from down the street. The constant buzzing of saws, the rhythmic beating of hammers on wood and the constant loud chatter of people building someone’s future. The…
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The Danish Deviation: How Trust Propels News Media
Denmark is known for its culture of trust, with trust considered “the basis of most social interactions as well as business and government,” according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark. “Denmark is off the scale in trust,” said Brendan Sweeney, a Danish Institute for Study Abroad Copenhagen Faculty…
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Amid the Decline of Print Media, College Newspapers Push Onward
The date reads January 12, 2023. The headline: “Glory, Glory.” In a full-page photograph, just above the fold, the UGA quarterback Stetson Bennett, kisses the national championship trophy. This was the cover of a special print edition of The Red & Black, an independent, student-run newspaper at UGA. It celebrated…
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Sanford Stadium Renovations Bring Praise, Criticism from Fans and Media
Sanford Stadium at UGA normally sits quiet during the football off-season. But, this year is different. The sound of heavy construction equipment fills the air along Sanford Drive as workers push forward on a $68.5 million renovation. The massive construction project will feature improvements to the concession walkways and bathrooms…